cling

Speech parts

1. cling - Noun

2. cling - Verb

Meaning

To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- usually followed by to or together.

To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.

To make to dry up or wither.

Adherence; attachment; devotion.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

cleave stick adhere hang cohere clingstone nestle last keep hold continue join bond connect depend
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Antonyms

can release except discharge resign bounce
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Hypernyms

contact meet touch grasp adjoin hold on

Hyponyms

mold agglutinate conglutinate

Phrases with the word

static cling cling to life cling to hope cling like ivy cling stone cling to life in

Derivatives

clung clong clinging

Examples

The dress clings to her body Source: Internet

The label stuck to the box Source: Internet

The sushi rice grains cohere Source: Internet

hang on to your father's hands Source: Internet

The child clung to his mother's apron Source: Internet

He clings to the idea that she might still love him. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

clinda clindamycin cline cling film cling like ivy cling on